Peer Teaching (Special Education) MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 31, 2025

1. : What is peer teaching in the context of special education?
(A) Teaching provided by professionals only
(B) Excluding students with disabilities from educational services
(C) Students teaching and supporting each other’s learning under the guidance of a teacher
(D) Limiting access to educational resources for students with disabilities

2. : What is the primary goal of peer teaching in special education?
(A) To provide medical treatment to students with disabilities
(B) To promote collaboration and mutual support among students
(C) Excluding students with disabilities from educational services
(D) Delivering identical instruction to all students

3. : How does peer teaching benefit students with disabilities in special education?
(A) By limiting access to educational resources for students with disabilities
(B) By providing opportunities for peer modeling, reinforcement, and social interaction
(C) Excluding students with disabilities from educational services
(D) Providing medical treatment to students with disabilities

4. : What are the typical roles of students in peer teaching?
(A) Providing medical treatment to students with disabilities
(B) Both teaching and learning from their peers
(C) Excluding students with disabilities from educational services
(D) Delivering identical instruction to all students

5. : How can peer teaching be implemented effectively in special education classrooms?
(A) By excluding students with disabilities from educational services
(B) By providing structured opportunities for students to take on teaching roles and support each other’s learning
(C) Providing medical treatment to students with disabilities
(D) Limiting access to educational resources for students with disabilities

6. : What role does the teacher play in facilitating peer teaching in special education?
(A) Excluding students with disabilities from educational services
(B) Providing medical treatment to students with disabilities
(C) By providing guidance, resources, and scaffolding to support peer teaching activities
(D) Delivering identical instruction to all students

7. : How does peer teaching support the development of social skills in students with disabilities?
(A) Excluding students with disabilities from educational services
(B) By promoting communication, cooperation, and peer interaction
(C) Providing medical treatment to students with disabilities
(D) Limiting access to educational resources for students with disabilities

8. : What strategies can teachers use to ensure the success of peer teaching activities in special education?
(A) Excluding students with disabilities from educational services
(B) By providing clear instructions, modeling effective peer teaching behaviors, and fostering a supportive classroom environment
(C) Providing medical treatment to students with disabilities
(D) Delivering identical instruction to all students

9. : How can peer teaching be tailored to meet the diverse learning needs of students in special education?
(A) Excluding students with disabilities from educational services
(B) By providing differentiated instruction, peer support, and individualized learning opportunities
(C) Providing medical treatment to students with disabilities
(D) Limiting access to educational resources for students with disabilities

10. : What are some examples of peer teaching strategies that can be used in special education classrooms?
(A) Excluding students with disabilities from educational services
(B) Peer tutoring, cooperative learning, and reciprocal teaching
(C) Providing medical treatment to students with disabilities
(D) Delivering identical instruction to all students

11. : What is the benefit of using peer teaching for students with disabilities?
(A) It allows students to avoid interaction with peers.
(B) It helps in developing leadership skills among students.
(C) It increases dependency on the teacher.
(D) It limits access to educational resources for students with disabilities.

12. : How does peer teaching contribute to the overall classroom environment in special education?
(A) By promoting competition among students.
(B) By fostering a sense of belonging and community.
(C) By discouraging collaboration.
(D) By excluding students with disabilities from educational services.

13. : In peer teaching, what role does the teacher typically play?
(A) The teacher acts as the sole instructor.
(B) The teacher facilitates and supports peer interactions.
(C) The teacher excludes students with disabilities from educational services.
(D) The teacher limits access to educational resources for students with disabilities.

14. : What is the significance of peer teaching for students with disabilities?
(A) It increases dependence on the teacher.
(B) It promotes independence and self-confidence.
(C) It discourages social interaction.
(D) It excludes students with disabilities from educational services.

15. : How can teachers ensure the effectiveness of peer teaching activities?
(A) By avoiding differentiation.
(B) By providing clear guidelines and support.
(C) By limiting peer interactions.
(D) By excluding students with disabilities from educational services.

16. : What are some potential challenges of implementing peer teaching in special education?
(A) Increased teacher workload.
(B) Limited student engagement.
(C) Decreased opportunities for social interaction.
(D) Excluding students with disabilities from educational services.

17. : How can peer teaching activities be adapted to accommodate diverse learning needs?
(A) By providing identical instruction to all students.
(B) By offering differentiated support and resources.
(C) By limiting access to educational resources for students with disabilities.
(D) By excluding students with disabilities from educational services.

18. : What is the primary focus of peer teaching?
(A) Excluding students with disabilities from educational services.
(B) Developing leadership skills among students.
(C) Supporting and assisting peers in learning.
(D) Delivering identical instruction to all students.

19. : How can peer teaching contribute to the development of academic skills in students with disabilities?
(A) By discouraging peer interaction.
(B) By fostering collaboration and problem-solving.
(C) By limiting access to educational resources.
(D) By excluding students with disabilities from educational services.

20. : What is one of the key advantages of using peer teaching in special education?
(A) It increases dependence on the teacher.
(B) It promotes student engagement and active learning.
(C) It excludes students with disabilities from educational services.
(D) It limits access to educational resources for students with disabilities.